• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Carol J. Michel

Award winner author of gardening humor books

  • About
    • Contact
  • Blog
  • Books
    • Shop
    • Gardening Humor
    • Children’s Books
    • New – The Halloween Hare
  • Speaking
    • Upcoming Speaking Engagements
  • Social
    • YouTube
    • Instagram
  • Gardening Humor
  • Children’s
  • All Books

May Dreams Gardens

Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day – February 2014

February 15, 2014 By Carol Michel 63 Comments

Welcome to Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day for February 2014.

Here in my USDA Hardiness Zone 6a garden in central Indiana, we are snow-covered and there are no blooms to show outdoors.

In fact, we were just blessed with another five inches of snow yesterday, which moved this winter up to the fourth snowiest winter in Indianapolis since they started keeping records. Officially, they’ve measured 50.2 inches so far this winter.

I’m not too excited over fourth place because I was here for the first, second and third snowiest winters, too.  The record, by the way, is 58.2 inches, set in 1981-82. Ah, yes, those were the days.

This bloom day is in stark contrast to bloom day a year ago, when I had a little puddle of snowdrops to share along with the first crocus blooms and the sweet scent of witch hazel.

This year’s bloom day is more like the inaugural bloom day back in February 2007.  The garden was snow-covered back then, too, and I just knew others had blooms in their gardens, so I started Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day to find out for sure.

Anyway… enough reminiscing.

This will certainly be a winter we’ll talk about for some time because the near record snowfall has also been accompanied by near record cold temperatures.  Brrrr… too many mornings with sub zero temperatures for my liking.

Meanwhile, out in my garden, I did catch a hint of color when a male cardinal stopped by to admire the sculpture nearby.

 The cardinal nearly glows against the white snow.

Just for fun I checked for that little puddle of snowdrops planted near the base of the post light out front.

“X” marks the spot where I will surely find those snowdrops when the snow finally melts. 

What’s blooming in your garden on this wintry February day?

Please tell me! Please show me! All this white is making me forget colorful flowers!

It’s easy to join in for Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day. Just post on your blog about what is blooming in your garden on the 15th of the month and leave a comment to tell us what you have waiting for us to see so we can pay you a virtual visit. Then put your name and the url to your post on the Mr. Linky widget below to make it easy to find you.

Then repeat after me… β€œWe can have flowers nearly every month of the year.” ~ Elizabeth Lawrence

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: garden bloggers bloom day

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. HELENE says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:10 am

    Thanks for hosting the GBBD meme again, sorry to hear you are snowed down. Not sure if you want to hear about all the plants I have in flower but it’s quite a long list as usual – not to tease, but the snowdrops and crocuses and hellebores look lovely in my garden right now πŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. Lee@A Guide to Northeastern Gardening says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:28 am

    It certainly has been an interesting winter. I have a snow covered landscape as well with six storms and more on the way today. Winter does have its merits though with lots of photography moments. Happy Bloom Day (somewhere!!!)

    Reply
  3. LINDA from Each Little World says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:30 am

    Still snowy here though not quite as much as you've had. I am hoping for snowdrops next month as they are in a sunny spot by the house.

    Reply
  4. Beth at PlantPostings says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:57 am

    Hi Carol: Thanks for hosting as always. Yes, the snow and cold just keep coming this winter. Warm-up ahead next week will feel great. I messed up with my link (sorry). I meant to type in Beth@PlantPostings, but I can't seem to undo it. Oh well. Thanks again for hosting!

    Reply
  5. Annie in Austin says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:47 am

    Hi Carol – wow, you guys have really been smacked with snowstorms this winter. No snow here, but colder than normal so fewer flowers for the February GBBD.

    My post is on Annie's Addendum.

    We have cardinals here too, but they look more wonderful when seen against snow. I hope you see your snowdrops soon!

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

    Reply
  6. rusty duck says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:07 am

    The cardinal is so beautiful, and at least you have not lost your sense of humour!
    Here we battle against gale force winds and record rainfall. Squelch.
    Happy GBBD Carol.

    Reply
  7. Marisa says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:39 am

    Brrr, it certainly looks cold. Here's hoping your snowdrops are able to make their appearance soon, and you can thaw out. Love the glimpse of the cardinal. Such a bitter winter must be so tough for the wildlife.

    Reply
  8. leavesnbloom says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:06 am

    If I lived an hour further north than here in Scotland then I'd also be under so many feet of snow. Thankfully we've only got snow flurries and I can still see the flowers. I've got crocus, witch hazel,snowdrops and cyclamen in flower at the moment.

    Reply
  9. Donna says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I know how you feel Carol as we have 3 feet of snow on the ground and no birds or blooms….so I had to do a bit of dreaming to get me some Bloom Day!! Thanks for hosting and wishing you and me a melt soon.

    Reply
  10. Pauline says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Your snowdrops will be nice and snug under all your snow. The Cardinal showed up beautifully against his white background. We in the Uk are having storm after storm, the garden is so waterlogged, we can't walk on it, we all just hope the rain will stop soon. I feel for all the people whose homes and businesses are flooded and have been for weeks now.

    Reply
  11. Lisa at Greenbow says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:41 am

    While we haven't had the amounts of snow you have had our garden has been snow covered as long. It feels very strange not being able to find snowdrops at this time of year. Happy GBBD anyway. We will just have to think warm snow-free thoughts.

    Reply
  12. VP says

    February 15, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Carol, we too are having a winter to remember in the UK, but for completely different reasons to you. Constant rain and gales for two months is dramatically altering the view of our country, both on the coast and inland.

    It's also thwarted my planned post for this week, but there is still something to show you which I hope will be thought provoking.

    Reply
  13. Cerberus German shepherds says

    February 15, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Been sick. Garden isn't as pretty as it should be cause it's cold. Thanks May for hosting once again…..you are an inspiration..

    Reply
  14. Unknown says

    February 15, 2014 at 1:26 pm

    Sorry, but no outside shots this time. All takes place in my greenhouse. I know. Fudging a bit, but bloom is where you find it in winter.

    Reply
  15. the blonde gardener says

    February 15, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    We don't have anything blooming, but I did come across some special heart shaped foliage from last years garden for Valentine's Day!

    Reply
  16. Andrea says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Hi Carol, it looks like the forecasts of weathermen are correct as the impact of climate change, that temperate countries will have colder winters and hot tropics will have hotter or longer dry seasons. We don't experience lack of colors but sometimes our annuals really totally dry. But we normally have still a lot of colors even during the long dry seasons. And i am parading some of them here, to alleviate your coldness and give you a semblance of garden life. Come to us, we are inviting you, or at least look at our blooms. Thanks again for hosting.

    Reply
  17. Jean Campbell says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    Thank you for bundling up and continuing the meme.

    There are blossoms at my place. Spring is starting the slow trek northward.

    Reply
  18. bookworm says

    February 15, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    Great minds must think alike. It was snowing this morning so I stood on my front and back porches and took pictures. And then I see you had a similar thought. I am so hungry for spring. I hope you get your warmup soon. Bookworm aka Ramblin with AM

    Reply
  19. Rock rose says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I am glad to be back for this bloom day. Thank you for hosting. Although I don't have much to share there are a few things popping up. I think we would have been glad for your snow cover this year if only for the water it would put into the ground. However, it has been very, very cold and dry. Many plants have been lost. But gardeners are tough and don't give up, do they?

    Reply
  20. Rose says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    My garden looks much the same, Carol, complete with cardinals. We got another dumping of snow yesterday, too, and I can't keep track of where we stand in the record books now. But I'll gladly take the snow over the ice! At least the snow is keeping your snowdrops protected from the cold. Thanks for hosting this every month, Carol, and keeping us optimistic that there will be blooms one of these days!

    Reply
  21. Danielle Bedics-Arizala, The Magic Garden says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Carol, Just yesterday looking through my own blog thinking how much I wished it was Spring, and how much I missed my roses. I was feeling sad because I'd just pruned them and they look so bare. I guess after seeing your winter I should not be complaining in Southern California. I still have flowers and green where as you are covered in white. But at least you have the Spring to look forward to. I'm a bit worried about us here due to the lack of rainfall. We are in a drought so who knows what this Summer will be like. I guess I'll have to wait and find out but for now I will be grateful for what I have.

    Reply
  22. Danielle Bedics-Arizala, The Magic Garden says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  23. outlawgardener says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    How nice of you to continue the celebration of winter for those of us who don't have any snow to enjoy and have to look out at grey skies and rain! Thank you! Next time, they should have the winter Olympics where you live. They'd save a bundle in the artificial snow budget!

    Spring is only 33 days, 1 hour, and 16 minutes away! (But who's counting?) Happy GBBD Carol and thanks for once again hosting the party!

    Reply
  24. Anna says

    February 15, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Happy GBBD Carol and thanks as always for hosting. We will certainly remember this winter on both sides of the Atlantic for the wrong reasons πŸ™ Hope that it's not too long before your snowdrops and other early spring bulbs and flowers start to shine.

    Reply
  25. Kris Peterson says

    February 15, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I'm glad that the cardinals were available to add some color to your garden. I hope you get a melt soon. The situation in southern California couldn't be more different – we have plenty of blooms; however, the rain to water them is in very short supply. Thanks, as always, for hosting GBBD!

    Reply
  26. Kathy says

    February 15, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    X marks the spot. The last time we had a thaw, I saw some snowdrop shoots peeking out of the ground, so I know they are there. It must be especially hard to see snow on the ground when you've had blooms in other years. Me, I never expect blooms in February. Not outside, at least.

    Reply
  27. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Oh Carol, I had to laugh as I read your post, but it was a kindly sympathetic laugh. Thank you for hosting GBBD and I hope we are not rubbing your nose in it by showing the lovely early spring blooms we have here πŸ™‚

    Reply
  28. Dig, Grow, Compost, Blog says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I like your hints of colors anyway, Carol! Sorry you're so socked in. We were on Wednesday, at least to the extent that we're ever socked in. But my garden is still way behind on its normal bloom count.

    Reply
  29. Les says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Carol, I'd like to give you a landscape design tip. You have too much white in your garden.

    Reply
  30. MulchMaid says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I'd take some snow to get a glimpse of that gorgeous cardinal. I miss seeing them out west here. Sorry you have no flowers outdoors, but very glad to help you enjoy ours!

    Reply
  31. danger garden says

    February 15, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    Last week at this time my garden was also covered with snow (very unusual for us here in Portland, OR, in February). Thankfully this week it's just a memory. Sorry you won't be joining us this July for the GB Fling!

    Reply
  32. Tim says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    This looks like a fab idea. I'm hoping to join in from next month.

    Reply
  33. Tim says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    This looks like a fab idea. I'm hoping to join in from next month.

    Reply
  34. Unknown says

    February 15, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    Hi carol, thanks for hosting, it is a wonderful opportunity to do some first class Blog- Hopping!

    You are having the most terrible winter, you must be longing for Spring to come !

    I have been round the garden with a magnifying glass trying to find enough blooms to photograph for my post!!

    Reply
  35. WashingtonGardener says

    February 15, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    All about indoor plants for many of us in the USA who are socked in by the snow and ice — Spring, where are you?

    Reply
  36. Angie says

    February 15, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    We've yet to have a snowfall of any significance here in Edinburgh. Those stateside have had it bad this year. I do hope you get a break in the weather pretty soon.
    As usual thanks for hosting Carol.

    Reply
  37. Evan Bean says

    February 15, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Thanks for hosting Bloom Day. I love it. I just started my own blog and joined in for this month's GBBD!

    Reply
  38. Unknown says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Oh snow. The first flurries are always so exciting, then as time goes by we want to see our gardens again. I hope it clears soon and that you get to see those lovely snowdrops.

    I have just published my first post at http://www.legrysfarm.com and joined GBBD for the first time too.

    Thank you for hosting this. I'm off to see what other bloggers have in bloom now.

    Reply
  39. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Oh my gosh, you have reminded me I finally planted Snowdrops! I can't wait to see them but here, too, lots of snow!

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    It's been quite a while since I last left a post here, but I was so inspired by the mini daffodils that insisted on growing after I assumed they were dead, that I just had to stop by. Jill-O

    Reply
  41. Matt Mattus says

    February 15, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Thanks again Carol for hosting this Bloom Day! I almost forgot to post, do you have any tips on how we could remind ourselves? I suppose, I could just schedule it in my planner, right? Thanks again! Now, to go back and read all of the other posts and comment on them!

    Reply
  42. PetalTalk says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    Hey Carol,

    Your graciousness in hosting GBBD made me look for the sunny side of life. And that's no easy feat when you get excited about melting icicles.

    Reply
  43. ks says

    February 15, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Another month, another bloomday …heres to impending spring !

    Reply
  44. _emily_rose says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    In Chattanooga TN we are thawing out from a 10"+ snowfall. I can't imagine what 50" feels like, I hope you are staying warm!!

    Thanks again for hosting, I do enjoy taking a look at all the lovely links πŸ™‚

    Reply
  45. _emily_rose says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    In Chattanooga TN we are thawing out from a 10"+ snowfall. I can't imagine what 50" feels like, I hope you are staying warm!!

    Thanks again for hosting, I do enjoy taking a look at all the lovely links πŸ™‚

    Reply
  46. Jane Strong says

    February 15, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    Hello, I thought I'd post these flowers pictures to show you some thing different! Thank you for the opportunity.

    Reply
  47. Renee says

    February 16, 2014 at 3:04 am

    I hope everyone dealing with the snow stays warm, and everyone dealing with the drought gets water soon! Thank you for hosting GBBD once again, Carol!

    Reply
  48. dorothy says

    February 16, 2014 at 3:34 am

    A return to "normal" would be nice! We don't have record snow (or any snow!), but we are enduring the worst drought on record. It's been a while since we have had a normal year. But thank you, Carol, for continuing to host GBBD. I always look forward to seeing the different gardens through the seasons!

    Reply
  49. Denise says

    February 16, 2014 at 6:36 am

    What a perfect blanket of snow is covering your snow drops. I bet next month is gangbusters in your garden.

    Reply
  50. Caroline says

    February 16, 2014 at 7:13 am

    Hi Carol! I love your cardinals, and your snowdrop dreams. No snow In Austin, but 1/500th of an inch of ice shut down the city for a day! Thanks for hosting GBBD.

    Reply
  51. Ruth @ Camellia Rose says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Oh my goodness… thinking of you in all this snow! It's summer here right now but I'm starting to get nervous because our seasons often seem to follow the northern hemisphere… so we are probably in for a cold and wet winter! Right now I have flowers though and I'm making the most of them πŸ™‚

    Reply
  52. Ruth @ Camellia Rose says

    February 16, 2014 at 8:14 am

    Oh my goodness… thinking of you in all this snow! It's summer here right now but I'm starting to get nervous because our seasons often seem to follow the northern hemisphere… so we are probably in for a cold and wet winter! Right now I have flowers though and I'm making the most of them πŸ™‚

    Reply
  53. John says

    February 16, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Wow. What a winter this has been. I did find some solace in the Greenhouse and indoor plants but the only outside bloom was a red witch hazel. I think we will all enjoy the spring that much more

    Reply
  54. Tira says

    February 16, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Hi Carol, my word that snow looks …cold and hard…Thanks for hosting another GBBD, I did my best to put up some color as this is one of the best months for my garden

    Reply
  55. Rose Petals Nursery says

    February 16, 2014 at 10:20 pm

    Today was better than yesterday and tomorrow will be warmer….we are pruning and propagating to get our Spring off to a great start…..Sending warm thoughts to all of our friends and especially to you Carol for hosting….

    Reply
  56. Anonymous says

    February 16, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    Back after a long time. Thanks for hostessing. GBBD.

    Yael from Home Garden Diggers

    Reply
  57. Mara Paz says

    February 16, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Hi Carol, Happy GBBD! Hoping Spring comes your way soon. White is pretty but I prefer the Algarve.

    Reply
  58. Wife, Mother, Gardener says

    February 17, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Yes, very cold reality this GBBD. But we must persevere πŸ™‚

    Thanks!
    ~Julie, PA

    Reply
  59. Julie says

    February 17, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  60. Julie says

    February 17, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    Reply
  61. Hannah says

    February 17, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    I hope you get to enjoy spring really soon! I thought I didn't have flowers yet because the front garden hellebores are not blooming yet, but the rear ones are.

    Reply
  62. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2014 at 5:00 am

    Thanks Carol, for hosting again this month. I hope my spring flower photos don't further bum out you snow-weary Midwesterners – I swear I'm not rubbing it in! We'll send you spring just as soon as we're done with it, I promise! Liza (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

    Reply
  63. Anonymous says

    February 19, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    No snow here, though the wind and rain have had the same effect in keeping us indoors – so the garden's looking bedraggled and miserable. More weather on the way, apparently. Still, my amaryllis has certainly cheered up the view to the window, if not through it. Thank you for hosting.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Updates from Carol Michel

* indicates required
Email Preferences

Categories

  • Blog (3,048)
  • Internal (2)

Blog Tags

annuals Blogging books bulbs dr. hortfreud embrace fairies fall family flowers fruits garden bloggers bloom day garden bloggers book club garden design gardeners gardening gardening geek gardens hoes holidays hortense hoelove houseplants humor indoor gardening insects lawn letters to gardening friends perennials rabbits reviews Secrets seeds shrubs spring tools trees vegetable garden vegetable gardening vegetables weather weeding weeds when a gardener wildflower wednesday winter

The Gardenangelists Podcast with Dee Nash

Gardenangelists Podcast

Footer

Gardenangelists Podcast with Dee Nash

Gardenangelists Podcast

Connect

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • maydreams icon

Quick Links

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Books
  • May Dreams Gardens
  • Podcast

Updates from Carol Michel

* indicates required
Email Preferences

Newsletter Archive

Copyright © 2023 · CarolJMichel.com · Sitemap · Privacy Policy

Book purchase links are affiliate links and Carol earns a small commission if you make a purchase.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking β€œAccept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT